The Experience
A space curated for every passion and every person. Bring your unique hobbies to life at our 2027 event.
WHAT IS HOBBYCON
HobbyCon is a one-of-a-kind gathering of learners and doers, where curiosity sparks discovery, passions are cultivated through practice, and communities form around shared interests.
Designed for both the everyday enthusiast and the endlessly inquisitive, HobbyCon celebrates versatility in people and the unique hobbies they love. Our curated experience encourages personalized blends of hobbies where science meets art, sports meet storytelling, and hands-on skills thrive across every discipline.
Whether trying something new or deepening a long-held passion, HobbyCon invites all to engage with hobbies as a path to growth, creativity, and meaningful connection. Through interactive workshops, live Q&As, and diverse exhibitors, we aim to build a vibrant ecosystem of exploration and inclusiveness for every hobbyist.
AT THE HEART OF HOBBYCON
Curiosity
The spark that drives us to explore new interests and revisit familiar ones with fresh eyes.
Cultivation
The lifelong process of learning, refining, and evolving through play, expression, and innovation.
Community
A space of connection, belonging, and shared joy where everyone from novice to expert, has a place.
Come Curious, Leave Connected
Explore all our hobby categories designed to spark creativity, connection, and discovery.
Explore hobbies rooted in aesthetics, visual storytelling, and personal expression through drawing, painting, graphic design, or style-focused disciplines.
Celebrate the joy of preserving, organizing, and showcasing meaningful objects, whether they hold historical, cultural, or nostalgic value.
Channel your drive to make things by hand. This category focuses on at-home projects, repair culture, and the pride of building something yourself.
Where flavor meets fascination. Whether you’re experimenting in the kitchen or seeking finer techniques, this space celebrates edible hobbies of all kinds.
Dive into interactive worlds and brain-teasing challenges. This category includes analog and digital play, logic, storytelling, and strategy.
Designed for expressive, theatrical, or audience-based hobbies. Whether you’re performing or producing, this is a space for spotlight moments and audience connection.
This is where experimentation, invention, and technical curiosity come to life. Whether analog or digital, it’s about asking “what if?” and diving into the how.
Where bodies are in motion for fun, fitness, or focus. Whether competitive or meditative, movement-based hobbies belong here.
A community, not just an event
HobbyCon is building year-round connection: hobby groups, local meetups, and ongoing discovery.